Legislative Aide (Democrat Caucus)

Summary of Position: Provides office support for a representative. Provides scheduling, mail and telephone handling and file maintenance services and handles constituent inquiries. May draft legislation. Tracks progress of legislation for representative.Essential functions include:1. Manages the daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center2. Answers and screens telephone calls to the district office at the Riffe Center3. Staffs member for committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and the Statehouse4. Prepares documents and copies materials for member and constituents for legislative meetings5. Organizes and plans meetings and attends with member when needed6. Greets visitors in the Riffe lobby on behalf of the member and escorts them to the members office7. Opens, sorts and responds to district mail delivered to the House and coordinates outgoing mailings8. Drafts various writing assignments on behalf of the representative (e.g., letters, speeches, press releases, general correspondence)9. Organizes and maintains files, both electronic and paper, per the record retention schedule10. Takes notes of meetings, prepares minutes and writes reports11. Handles constituent information requests and constituent problems with state and local officials and employees and tracks them in the CMS database12. Schedules member and makes travel arrangements13. Processes commendations in coordination with LSC, retrieves them from the Clerk's Office at the Statehouse and mails them through the House mailroom at the Riffe Center14. Assists with legislative research, coordinates the drafting of bills with LSC and tracks legislation sponsored by or of interest to the member15. Serves as a contact between his/her assigned member and caucus policy and communication staff16. Assists with constituent outreach to the member's district, including traveling to the member's district17. Completes other duties as assignedThe Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the general publicMaintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstancesUnderstands legislative process and terminologyTactfully handles sensitive issues and maintain confidentiallyUnderstands state governmentCommunicates effectively both orally and in writingMultitasks and prioritize work to meet deadlinesUnderstands supervisory/management concepts and principlesTravelsExperience with Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree or two years of relevant legislative experienceBenefitsWe provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:Medical Coverage* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance* Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.Time Away From Work and Work/Life BalancePaid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth/Adoption leaveOhio Public Employees Retirement System* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.Downtown ParkingChildbirth/Adoption leaveDeferred Compensation* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.